Local NDP & Conservative MPs Support Lewis for Ward 2
Trusted, dependable, cooperative, responsible, words two sitting Members of Parliament are using to describe Shawn Lewis, as they throw their political support behind his campaign to become the new city councillor for Ward 2. But more remarkable than 2 sitting MPs endorsing a Ward level candidate is these two women is that it comes from across party lines, Irene Mathyssen is with the NDP while Karen Vecchio is with the Conservatives.
Former Conservative MP Joe Preston, who is now running for Mayor of St. Thomas and has also expressed his support of Lewis says the reason is, Continue Reading
Leading Ward 2 at the End of the 1st Period
If the municipal election was a hockey game, this week marks the end of the 1st period.
Keep Vimy Ridge Park in Ward 2
There is no better example of the difference between your choices for Ward 2 Councillor than the issue of Vimy Ridge Park. Continue Reading
Building the East London Community Centre & Infrastructure
Play Your Way! Parks, Arenas, & Recreation Centres Matter
Whether we are talking about big parks with lots of amenities or small ones, like Vimy Ridge Park at the Hale and Trafalgar roundabout, the evidence is in: Park spaces are good for our bodies and our minds, green space matters. And good recreation facilities are key to encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle.
Last week I attended the “Stakeholder Input Session” for the City of London’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Continue Reading
Discarded Needles a Problem in Our Parks
No one has been stabbed or poked yet, but the club fears it’s only a matter of time until someone is jabbed.
“The answer should never be to go somewhere else,” Bilger said. “This is an existing London park with a playground. This should be full of youth activity.”
While the park is located in Ward 1, that has not stopped Ward 2 councillor candidate Shawn Lewis from being concerned. Continue Reading